The Dunciad

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) stands as one of the towering figures of early 18th-century English literature, renowned for his sharp wit, satirical prowess, and mastery of the heroic couplet. An eminent poet of the Augustan Age, Pope grappled with physical infirmities and societal prejudices—with his Catholic faith barring him from attending university or living within London proper—but nevertheless ...